Medical Transcriptionists Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $52,310 +39.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.15
10th percentile $41,890
90th percentile $64,200
Employed locally 60
National median $37,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,890
    25th
    $42,880
    50th (median)
    $52,310
    75th
    $55,220
    90th
    $64,200

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Transcriptionists salary vs area income 73% Median Medical Transcriptionists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Transcriptionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $57,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $56,250
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $55,890
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $54,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $53,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $53,050

    Nearby metros — Medical Transcriptionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,580

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants$37,250
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,080
    Dental Assistants$47,010
    Medical Assistants$38,810
    Phlebotomists$35,280
    Medical Equipment Preparers$41,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Transcriptionists make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Transcriptionists in Rapid City, SD is $25.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Medical Transcriptionists salaries?

    The median Medical Transcriptionists salary in Rapid City, SD is 39.3% above the national median of $37,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Transcriptionists in Rapid City?

    Entry-level Medical Transcriptionists (10th percentile) earn around $41,890 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,880.